Category Archives: WBAP 24/7 News

Fed Raises Key Rate but Hints it May Pause Amid Bank Turmoil

Fed Raises Key Rate but Hints it May Pause Amid Bank Turmoil

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve reinforced its fight against high inflation Wednesday by raising its key interest rate by a quarter-point to the highest level in 16 years. But the Fed also signaled that it may now pause its streak of 10 rate hikes, which have made borrowing for consumers and businesses steadily more…MORE

US Rep. Colin Allred Launches Bid to Unseat Senator Ted Cruz

US Rep. Colin Allred Launches Bid to Unseat Senator Ted Cruz

Congressman Allred says that he’s running because “Texans deserve a Senator whose team is Texas.” He added that “Ted Cruz only cares about himself.” Listen for excerpts from Allred’s campaign video and reaction from SMU Political Science Professor Matthew Wilson. Dallas (WBAP/KLIF) – North Texas Congressman Colin Allred has officially launched a run for the…MORE

Wife of Cleveland Mass Shooting Suspect Among Those Taken Into Custody After His Capture

Wife of Cleveland Mass Shooting Suspect Among Those Taken Into Custody After His Capture

CLEVELAND (WBAP/KLIF News ) – Less than 24 hours after the man accused of fatally shooting five of his neighbors in Cleveland, just northeast of Houston, was arrested, authorities announced that 38-year-old Francisco Oropeza’s wife has been taken into custody. Montgomery County Sheriff Rand Henderson said 53-year-old Divimara Lamar Nava was arrested in connection to…MORE

Threat Targeting Garland ISD Triggers Extra Security and Metal Detectors

Threat Targeting Garland ISD Triggers Extra Security and Metal Detectors

Garland, TX (WBAP/KLIF) – Extra security will be in place at Garland High School today amid an unspecified threat last night. In a letter shared on social media directed at Garland High School parents, GISD Superintendent Holly Hines said the threat was immediately shared with district security and Garland police. In addition to extra security…MORE

Man Accused of Killing Neighbors in Custody

Man Accused of Killing Neighbors in Custody

(WBAP/KLIF) — The man accused of killing five of his neighbors in San Jacinto County, Texas, was taken into custody Tuesday after a dayslong manhunt. Francisco Oropeza, 38, is accused of going on the deadly shooting rampage on Friday after his neighbors asked him to stop shooting his gun on his property so a child could…MORE